Online blackjack player Ariizumi S. won $24,482.40 progressive jackpot playing Triple Sevens Blackjack at The Gaming Club online casino on February 14, 2004. "I am going to use my winnings to go to Korea with my girlfriend and buy her a nice dress. She has always wanted to go to Korea and I want make her dream come true." said the winner. Triple Sevens is a progressive blackjack game from Microgaming where for a $1 side bet players have a chance to win growing jackpot. The recent winner Ariizumi S answered the following questions of a Jackpot Madness manager:

Did anything unusual happen on the day of your win?No, nothing unusual happened. It was just a usual weekend for me. I did not expect such luck would ever come into my life.

What was your initial reaction to your big win?At first I did not understand what happened. I shouted to my girlfriend: ‘I have won the jackpot, darling!’ And then I began to shake. After, I called all of my friends to tell them that I had won the jackpot. I could not stop shaking all day long!

How do you plan on spending your winnings?I am going to take my girlfriend to Korea and buy a new car with rest of the money.

How long had you been playing on the day of your win?On that very day I signed up with Gaming Club Japan. I spent about $50 and then won the jackpot.

What advice do you have for others?When I was 10 years old, my father told me: ‘Believe in yourself. Only then can you accomplish your life’s goals.’

What do you do for good luck?Pray daily.

What is your dream holiday destination?I would love to sail around the world on the Queen Elizabeth with my girlfriend. We would go for an entire month and then stop in Greece to get married.

What do you like to do in your spare time?I play piano, tennis, read, and watch movies. I also like going out drinking with my friends.

What 3 things would you take with you on a deserted island?I would bring: a bible, a radio, and a pillow.
I’ll need the bible because it would be very boring on the island. I’ll need a radio to ask for a help. And I’ll need my pillow because I can't sleep well without my pillow.

What is your ultimate goal in life?My ultimate life's goal is to become a billionaire.

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself?I am 36 years old, Japanese, single, and have no children. I am currently engaged to my girlfriend. I work as a manager at the local movie theater. I am really happy that I won this jackpot. Thank you so much!